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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.41, 2,438.35 and 514.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.41, 2,438.35 and 514.45 is: 771.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.41 : 2,438.35 = 514.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.41/2,438.35 = 514.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.41x = 2,438.35 × 514.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.41x = 1,254,409.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,409.16/1,625.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.75

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